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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH25 matches up vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax RZ10

 FH25 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH25

 RZ10 FH25 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax RZ10

 FH25 RZ10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 versus the RZ10.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (178 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (178 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 178 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $200